Sunday, January 7
Detroit, Mich.
1 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
at
Detroit Mercy
Jazzlyn Linbo
Photo by: John Nagel
'Dons and Titans Clash in #HLWBB Action on Sunday
1/6/2024 2:30:00 PM | Women's Basketball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Purdue Fort Wayne women's basketball will be mitten-bound on Sunday (Jan. 7) when they visit Detroit Mercy for a Horizon League game.
Game Day Information
Who: Detroit Mercy Titans
When: Sunday, January 7 | 1 PM
Where: Detroit, Mich. | Calihan Hall
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Detroit Mercy | Horizon League
Know Your Foe
Detroit Mercy is off to its best start since 1999-00 with a 10-5 record. The Titans are 3-1 in the Horizon League and are coming their first loss, an 81-76 defeat at the hands of IUPUI. Irene Murua is a dominant post presence for Detroit Mercy, scoring 13.0 points per game on a scorching 57.4 percent shooting. Emma Trawally Porta is also shooting well at 53.4 percent for 9.5 points per contest.
The Series
Detroit Mercy leads the all-time series against the 'Dons 9-7, but Purdue Fort Wayne has won the last five meetings, including all three last season. The 'Dons won 65-61 in the Horizon League Championship first round last year behind 16 points from Audra Emmerson and 12 from Jazzlyn Linbo.
Clutch 'Dons
Over the last nine games, the Mastodons are 10-of-18 (55.5 percent) from the floor in the final 10 seconds of quarters. If extrapolated to a season-long, that mark would lead the nation.
Wins x 10
The Mastodons reached their 10th win when they beat Robert Morris on January 4. It marked the fastest the 'Dons have reached 10 wins since the 2010-11 season, they also were 10-5 to start.
How Many Ways Can We Say We Like Threes?
The Mastodons have made 10 3-pointers in eight games this season. In the Division I era (2001-present), the Mastodons have hit double-digits 3-pointers eight times in six seasons, including 2023-24. The most games of 10+ triples came in 2013-14, when the 'Dons had 14 such games.
2023-24: 8 games
2022-23: 11 games
2014-15: 11 games
2013-14: 14 games
2009-10: 8 games
2008-09: 8 games
Coming In Hot
Over the last five games, Erin Woodson is 6-of-10 from 3-point range. This brought her season 3-point percentage up to 30.4 percent.
They're Free, May As Well Make Them
Purdue Fort Wayne made 10 or more free throws in 12 games in a row from Nov. 11-Dec. 30. This was the longest streak of games with double-digit free throw makes since the 2006-07 season, when the Mastodons had a stretch of 15 such games.
Just Give Us 10 Minutes...
Purdue Fort Wayne is out-scoring its opponents in final three quarters and overtime periods this season by 117 points.
All-Arounda-Schenkel
Amellia Bromenschenkel ranks in the top-10 in the Horizon League in points (13.5 - sixth), rebounds (6.6 - seventh), field goal percentage (48.1 - fifth), blocks (0.7 - eighth) and minutes (31.6 - fifth) per game.
Purdue Fort Dub
Purdue Fort Wayne's 10-5 start ties the best through 15 games in the Division I era of the program, matching the 2010-11 season's 10-5 start. The Mastodons were 10-5, then moved to 13-5 before their next loss in that season.
She's A Plus!
The Mastodons are +114 when Shayla Sellers is on the court this season, the best of all players. On a per game basis, Jazzlyn Linbo has the best +/- average at +10.3 per game.
Turn, Turn, Turn It Over
Purdue Fort Wayne has forced four teams into 23 or more turnovers this season, including a season-high 31 against Great Lakes Christian. The 31 turnovers forced against the Crusaders is the most since the 'Dons forced Manchester into 34 in 2021.
Magic Numbers 70 and 80
Under head coach Maria Marchesano, the Mastodons are 19-5 when they score 70 points or more and 10-1 when they hit 80.
Post Up Syd!
Sydney Graber is shooting 60.4 percent from the floor this season. If she had enough attempts, this mark would be the 19th-best in the nation.
#3Nation
Purdue Fort Wayne hit 14 or more 3-pointers three times this season (Western Kentucky, Oakland and Aquinas). This is the first time in program history the Mastodons have hit 14 or more three times in one season. They have hit double-digit 3-pointers in seven games this year.
We Love Threes...
Purdue Fort Wayne has been dangerous from 3-point land this season. The Mastodons are top-25 in the nation with a 37.1 3-point percentage and top-15 with 9.3 3-point makes per contest. Audra Emmerson is in the top-150 nationally and fourth in the league with 28 3-pointers made and a 34.1 percentage.
... and It's Been a While Since We Haven't...
The Mastodons love making threes so much, they haven't had a game without a 3-pointer made since January 1, 2021, a streak of 94 games. This includes every game in the Maria Marchesano era.
...But You Don't Get Any
In addition to controlling their own 3-point line, the Mastodons are stingy on the defensive side as well. The 'Dons are 40th nationally and the league-leader in 3-point defense, allowing opponents to shoot just 26.1 percent from beyond the arc.
Chasing 1,000
Amellia Bromenschenkel is looking to become the next 1,000 point scorer in Mastodon history. She has 829 in her career. With her average of 13.9 points per game this season, she is on pace to reach 1,000 career points in 13 games.
Last Time Out
The Mastodons picked up a 68-6 win over Robert Morris thanks in large part to Destinee Marshall, who had 15 points, six assists, four steals and three assists.
Coming Up
Purdue Fort Wayne will return home for a game against Oakland on Wednesday (Jan. 10). The 'Dons beat the Golden Grizzlies 84-66 earlier this season.
Game Day Information
Who: Detroit Mercy Titans
When: Sunday, January 7 | 1 PM
Where: Detroit, Mich. | Calihan Hall
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Detroit Mercy | Horizon League
Know Your Foe
Detroit Mercy is off to its best start since 1999-00 with a 10-5 record. The Titans are 3-1 in the Horizon League and are coming their first loss, an 81-76 defeat at the hands of IUPUI. Irene Murua is a dominant post presence for Detroit Mercy, scoring 13.0 points per game on a scorching 57.4 percent shooting. Emma Trawally Porta is also shooting well at 53.4 percent for 9.5 points per contest.
The Series
Detroit Mercy leads the all-time series against the 'Dons 9-7, but Purdue Fort Wayne has won the last five meetings, including all three last season. The 'Dons won 65-61 in the Horizon League Championship first round last year behind 16 points from Audra Emmerson and 12 from Jazzlyn Linbo.
Clutch 'Dons
Over the last nine games, the Mastodons are 10-of-18 (55.5 percent) from the floor in the final 10 seconds of quarters. If extrapolated to a season-long, that mark would lead the nation.
Wins x 10
The Mastodons reached their 10th win when they beat Robert Morris on January 4. It marked the fastest the 'Dons have reached 10 wins since the 2010-11 season, they also were 10-5 to start.
How Many Ways Can We Say We Like Threes?
The Mastodons have made 10 3-pointers in eight games this season. In the Division I era (2001-present), the Mastodons have hit double-digits 3-pointers eight times in six seasons, including 2023-24. The most games of 10+ triples came in 2013-14, when the 'Dons had 14 such games.
2023-24: 8 games
2022-23: 11 games
2014-15: 11 games
2013-14: 14 games
2009-10: 8 games
2008-09: 8 games
Coming In Hot
Over the last five games, Erin Woodson is 6-of-10 from 3-point range. This brought her season 3-point percentage up to 30.4 percent.
They're Free, May As Well Make Them
Purdue Fort Wayne made 10 or more free throws in 12 games in a row from Nov. 11-Dec. 30. This was the longest streak of games with double-digit free throw makes since the 2006-07 season, when the Mastodons had a stretch of 15 such games.
Just Give Us 10 Minutes...
Purdue Fort Wayne is out-scoring its opponents in final three quarters and overtime periods this season by 117 points.
All-Arounda-Schenkel
Amellia Bromenschenkel ranks in the top-10 in the Horizon League in points (13.5 - sixth), rebounds (6.6 - seventh), field goal percentage (48.1 - fifth), blocks (0.7 - eighth) and minutes (31.6 - fifth) per game.
Purdue Fort Dub
Purdue Fort Wayne's 10-5 start ties the best through 15 games in the Division I era of the program, matching the 2010-11 season's 10-5 start. The Mastodons were 10-5, then moved to 13-5 before their next loss in that season.
She's A Plus!
The Mastodons are +114 when Shayla Sellers is on the court this season, the best of all players. On a per game basis, Jazzlyn Linbo has the best +/- average at +10.3 per game.
Turn, Turn, Turn It Over
Purdue Fort Wayne has forced four teams into 23 or more turnovers this season, including a season-high 31 against Great Lakes Christian. The 31 turnovers forced against the Crusaders is the most since the 'Dons forced Manchester into 34 in 2021.
Magic Numbers 70 and 80
Under head coach Maria Marchesano, the Mastodons are 19-5 when they score 70 points or more and 10-1 when they hit 80.
Post Up Syd!
Sydney Graber is shooting 60.4 percent from the floor this season. If she had enough attempts, this mark would be the 19th-best in the nation.
#3Nation
Purdue Fort Wayne hit 14 or more 3-pointers three times this season (Western Kentucky, Oakland and Aquinas). This is the first time in program history the Mastodons have hit 14 or more three times in one season. They have hit double-digit 3-pointers in seven games this year.
We Love Threes...
Purdue Fort Wayne has been dangerous from 3-point land this season. The Mastodons are top-25 in the nation with a 37.1 3-point percentage and top-15 with 9.3 3-point makes per contest. Audra Emmerson is in the top-150 nationally and fourth in the league with 28 3-pointers made and a 34.1 percentage.
... and It's Been a While Since We Haven't...
The Mastodons love making threes so much, they haven't had a game without a 3-pointer made since January 1, 2021, a streak of 94 games. This includes every game in the Maria Marchesano era.
...But You Don't Get Any
In addition to controlling their own 3-point line, the Mastodons are stingy on the defensive side as well. The 'Dons are 40th nationally and the league-leader in 3-point defense, allowing opponents to shoot just 26.1 percent from beyond the arc.
Chasing 1,000
Amellia Bromenschenkel is looking to become the next 1,000 point scorer in Mastodon history. She has 829 in her career. With her average of 13.9 points per game this season, she is on pace to reach 1,000 career points in 13 games.
Last Time Out
The Mastodons picked up a 68-6 win over Robert Morris thanks in large part to Destinee Marshall, who had 15 points, six assists, four steals and three assists.
Coming Up
Purdue Fort Wayne will return home for a game against Oakland on Wednesday (Jan. 10). The 'Dons beat the Golden Grizzlies 84-66 earlier this season.
~ Feel the Rumble ~
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